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I'm an avid reader, I read just about anything that catches my attention and I still love to watch cartoons. Proud mom of three and grandma of five and counting.
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Opinion: Offensive Florida State Song Revamped

Out with a song has offensive racial phrasing and dialect and in with a new and improved watered down version of the same song. OK a song may not be at the top of the list to rant over, but for today I have picked this topic as my own pet rant.
Jul 6, 2008 by  patxxoo in Politics - 1 comment

CDC Issues U.S. Measles Health Advisory

In the U. S. from Jan. 1 through March 28, 2008, 24 confirmed cases of measles resulting from importations from endemic countries have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Apr 4, 2008 by  patxxoo in Health - 1 comment

Abducted Newborn Recovered, Woman Arrested

A 1-day-old newborn was taken from a secure hospital unit in Sanford, Florida this afternoon. A Jennifer Latham has been arrested and the baby has been recovered safely by the police.
Mar 28, 2008 by  patxxoo in Crime - 2 comments

Picnic Table Sexually Assaulted, Man Charged

Police in central Ohio received three DVDs of the picnic tables repeated assaults that occurred from January to March 2008 and the perpetrator admitted his misdeeds when confronted with the evidence.
Mar 28, 2008 by  patxxoo in Lifestyle - 11 comments

Canadian man dies at Florida Wal-Mart

Emeric Brinskelle, 71, of Stemarie, Ontario, Canada was discovered by Ocala Police officers, deceased, in his vehicle after his van was towed from a Wal-Mart parking lot in Ocala, Florida, USA.
Feb 25, 2008 by  patxxoo in World - 6 comments

7 year-old hero Alexis Goggins still in critical condition after getting shot 6 times

"Don't hurt my mother!" Is what Alexis said just before lunging over the back seat and throwing herself over her mother, then, her little body was hit six times. Six bullets, one pierced her right eye, left temple, chin, cheek, chest and right arm.
Dec 19, 2007 by  patxxoo in Crime - 2 comments

Stephen Stills famed folk-rock singer/songwriter diagnosed with prostate cancer

You may know him better as part of the group Crosby, Stills and Nash, but just one day after Dan Fogelberg died from prostate cancer it was released by bandmate Graham Nash that Stephen Stills has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Dec 18, 2007 by  patxxoo in Health - 4 comments

Cristmas tree critter for the holiday

You can shake them and blow them, but, that doesn't mean your Christmas tree is going to be free of critters. Just ask this Florida couple that ended up with an added bonus in their tree this year.
Dec 18, 2007 by  patxxoo in Lifestyle - 3 comments

Santa's helicoper shot over Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Two bullet holes in the fuselage forced a return to base after drug traffickers mistook his helicopter for a police operation under way and took to trying to shoot it out of the sky.
Dec 18, 2007 by  patxxoo in World - 2 comments

Dan Fogelberg singer-songwriter dies at age 56

Daniel Grayling Fogelberg who may be better known as Dan Fogelberg to his many fans was born in Peoria, IL. August 13, 1951 has died at his home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side December 16, 2007.
Dec 17, 2007 by  patxxoo in Entertainment - 3 comments

Use exercise equipment? For your health check these four recalls

These four recalls include equipment from well known names such as Bowflex, Nordic Track, Reebok and Fitness Quest. From falling on your head and smacking yourself silly to bruises and contusions this list of equipment is truly hazardous to your health.
Dec 16, 2007 by  patxxoo in Health - 3 comments

Recall: Got a car? Bought jumper cables lately from Auto Zone? Gotten blown up yet?

These much sought after cables are for when you happen to have a dead battery. They can also be a breath of fresh air if your down with a dead battery. Just make sure you check yours and make sure you don't happen to have a set of these particular ones.
Dec 16, 2007 by  patxxoo in Travel - 1 comment

Baby teethers on recall list

Got little ones? Then check this one out and see if you happen to be one of the about 28,000 people who bought one of these cute little dangers for your bitty one. This teether comes with it's own built in choke hazard.
Dec 16, 2007 by  patxxoo in Health - 9 comments

You too can get your very own poo, rhino poo that is

Need a unusual Christmas gift? International Rhino Foundation is now auctioning rhino poo on eBay, all proceeds from this auction is to go to benefit their conservation programs in an effort to save these endangered rhinos from becoming extinct.
Dec 8, 2007 by  patxxoo in Environment - 3 comments

Op-Ed: The case of Riley Ann Sawyers is not over

A 2-year-old child who's identity was originally not known was dubbed Baby Grace by the officers working on her case which is still ongoing. They are currently working to see that justice is brought to those who killed her.
Nov 28, 2007 by  patxxoo in Crime - 8 comments

Harrison Norris known as 'Hardbody Harrison' convicted on a variety of sex charges

Women lured by the promise of a better life by being trained as professional wrestlers by a well known former wrestler instead found themselves forced to perform sexual acts and held against their will.
Nov 22, 2007 by  patxxoo in Crime - 4 comments

Update Baby Grace: DNA taken to check for possible parental match

In a strange twist, a little girl named Riley Ann Sawyers whereabouts have been unknown since July, when her mother claims she gave the child to a person claiming to be from Ohio who had papers demanding custody of the child.
Nov 22, 2007 by  patxxoo in Crime - 10 comments

Into do-it-yourself charms and earrings? Check out this recall

Crafty do-it-yourselfers can't wait to make your own jewelry? Well slow down a bit and check these toxic little beauties. Charms, bracelets, earrings and closures all sold through the ever popular Michael's craft stores from April 2006 to September 2007.
Nov 21, 2007 by  patxxoo in Arts - 5 comments

Who is Baby Grace? The identity of this little girl still unknown

Found on a remote island in a blue storage container and temporarily named "Baby Grace" by the Galveston County Sheriff's Department, TX., this child deserves to be buried under her true name and the circumstances of her death uncovered.
Nov 21, 2007 by  patxxoo in Crime - 7 comments

Op-Ed: Who are the true victims of cruel and unusual punishment?

A murdering rapist gets his stay of execution and a family gets a last-minute phone call telling them they will not witness the death of Mark Schwab, who killed their 11-year-old son Junny Rios-Martinez.
Nov 19, 2007 by  patxxoo in Crime - 9 comments
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